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Speculation, Not Facts, Used Against Terrorism Suspect Harkat, Lawyer Argues

  • Mohamed Harkat's lawyer argued in court that the Algerian-born refugee has been linked to extremists through speculation, not hard evidence.
  • Harkat, arrested in 2002 on suspicion of being an al-Qaida sleeper agent, denies any involvement in terrorism.
  • The federal government is trying to deport Harkat using a security certificate, but he fears torture if returned to Algeria.